Remote Lead Financial Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Remote Lead Financial Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Healthcare Services clients for a Remote position. Responsibilities:

• Manage the financial relationship between the firm and key strategic IT vendors including SOW review and tracking, monitoring vendor adherence to financial contract terms, and reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• Monitoring and reporting key Program Accounting initiatives, including project financial reviews.
• Maintain and monitor IT Financial processes that are part of the project life cycle, including assisting with training for project managers.
• Serves as an educational resource to internal and external partners, as well as business leaders, to aid in the understanding of financial results and measurement systems/metrics.
• Provide financial consulting and analytical support, including budgeting and forecasting, to leadership of assigned shared service organizations.
• Serve as a mentor for junior IT Financial Analysts.
• Work closely with shared service leaders to understand business needs and requirements and ensure alignment of forecasts and budgets.
• Monthly accrual and expense re-class entry preparation.
• Audit task charge codes in Clarity to ensure proper accounting standards are followed.
• Maintain forecast of operating expense and capital expenditure.
• Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the annual budgeting and ongoing forecast processes.
• Assist the capital planning process for assigned organizations, including conducting research and analysis, validating business cases, creating financial models, and making recommendations.
• Analyze and interpret financial data and formulate conclusions and recommendations to supported organizations to address concerns or areas of opportunity.
• Report monthly actual results against budget and forecast; investigate and explain causes of variance.
• Analyze trends, cost drivers, and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Provide financial analysis to help IT leadership understand financial results and support business decisions.
• Provide analysis for monthly management reviews.
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback to management concerning possible problems or areas of improvement.
• Make recommendations to implement improved processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in relevant work experience.
• 8+ years of FP&A experience in a large corporate environment.
• Experience creating budgets and forecasts, reporting, financial modeling, and financial analysis.
• Experience developing and leading FP&A processes.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles required.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Experience with financial systems required
• Ability to work with senior management in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and oversight.
• Must be creative and forward-thinking with high ethical standards.
• Must possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and a strong operational focus.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work within and meet established deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team fostered environment.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule.
• Demonstrated knowledge of database applications in the business environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and evaluate business problems and apply applications knowledge to identify appropriate solutions
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management concepts
• Strong leadership skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including the ability to relate effectively with both technically and non-technically oriented individuals
• Ability to prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines
• Strong organizational, administrative and follow-up skills

Preferred Skills:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Experience working in an IT environment a plus
• SAP a plus

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ . SGA is an Equal Opportuni Apply tot his job Apply To this Job